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The Waiver Wire

Every year, major sports media outlets make a huge deal out of the MLB trading deadline.  But is the coverage of the deadline overblown?  Once July 31st passes, teams officially are no longer allowed to make formal trades with other clubs; however, every front office is well aware of the month of August, also known […]

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Politics

Athletes (Obama) vs. Owners (McCain)

Our political research at SportsAgentBlog.com reveals that many professional athletes support Barack Obama.  In fact, athletes are coming out in an unprecidented fashion, publicly announcing their support for the Democratic candidate.  The King endorses Obama, Greg Oden has shown his support for Barack, Tiger Woods is on the Obama bandwagon, and agent Leigh Steinberg started […]

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Colleges Sports Law

Andy Oliver Update

Tired of Andy Oliver news yet?  Not up to speed on everything that has gone on?  No worries, you can read all of our previous posts on the Andy Oliver issue by clicking here.  Latest news that I received from Andy Oliver’s attorney this weekend (Richard G. Johnson) is that the complaint against the NCAA […]

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MLB Players MLB Teams Sports Agents

At Least You Can’t Say That Borris Isn’t Trying

Jeff Borris, the agent of record for Barry Bonds, is nothing short of persistent.  Even though Bonds has not received a Major League deal from any teams, Borris continues to put his client’s name in the paper and has no problem expressing his displeasure in the lack of interest in Bonds.  Borris most recently attempted […]